Celebrate International Museum Day @ Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Museum

Did you know that May 18th is observed as International Museum Day?

Looking for options to do something interesting with your kids? Take them to Mumbai’s oldest Museum – Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Museum. Did you know it opened in 1872 as the Victoria & Albert Museum? They are celebrating International Museum Day and here’s what you can expect!

What's Will The Kids Enjoy?

There are day-long activities planned to celebrate International Museum Day at the Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Museum this Friday and it's all free!

Schedule

10:30 AM to 11:30 AM – Museum Tour in English

This tour will highlight the story of Mumbai's oldest Museum, its restoration and a walk through their best collections

11:30 AM to 1 PM – Become A Curator for a Day! (session in English)

Participants in this workshop get to play the role of a Curator and plan and execute an exhibit around a particular theme or object This will all be done based on inspirations taken from the Museum's permanent collection.

2 PM to 3 PM – Museum Tour in Marathi

This tour will walk you through the story of Mumbai's oldest Museum, its restoration and their best collections

3 PM to 4:30 PM – Become A Curator for a Day! (session in Marathi)

Participants in this workshop get to be a Curator and plan and execute an exhibit around a particular theme or object This will all be done based on inspirations taken from the Museum's permanent collection.

5:30 PM – Film Screening of 'Ha Bharat Maza: India is my Country'
This will be presented as part of the ongoing Marathi Film Festiva and will be a compilation of selected films by Sumitra Bhave and Sunil Sukathankar.

All Day Activity:
Explore the Museum through a fun 'Scavenger Hunt' activity sheet full of clues and riddles and it's free! These sheets are available all day at the ticket counter in both Marathi and English

Date & Time: Friday, May 18, 2018, 10:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Where: Dr Bhau Daji Lad Mumbai City Museum, Veermata Jijabai Bhonsle Udyan, (Rani Baug) 91/A, Dr. Ambedkar Road, Byculla East , Mumbai
Age: 4 – 6 YEARS, 6 – 8 YEARS, 8 – 12 YEARS, TEENS, PARENTS
Contact Number: 022 2373 1234
Email: [email protected]
Website: Dr Bhau Daji Lad Mumbai City Museum
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